Kansas City Attractions

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art offers multiple exhibits at any given time and sculpture gardens. Admission is free, with the exception of special exhibits. Get exhibit information and directions here.

The Overland Park Arboretum offers an opportunity to view a wide variety of hybrid trees and shrubs, native to this area in its gardens and along hiking trails. About 85% of the property is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of eight natural ecosystems. Click here for more information.

Stop by the Farmers Market for some fresh produce after you stroll the quaint original main street of downtown Overland Park. For dates, times, payment types and a list of vendors, click here.

Built in 1914, Union Station is a fully restored landmark in Kansas City which is our most prominent destination for cultural and entertainment activities. It offers a permanent rail exhibit called the KC Rail Experience, traveling exhibits produced by the Smithsonian and other national organizations, Science City and a Theater District featuring giant-screen movies, live theater, and a planetarium, and much more.

The historic 18th and Vine Jazz District seeks to preserve this historic cultural neighborhood, rich in the heritage and legacy of Kansas City’s African American traditions. It offers the American Jazz Museum, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, the Black Archives of Mid-America on Kansas City and more. For a complete list, click here.

Designated by Congress as the nation’s official World War I Museum in 2004, it operates as non-profit organization dedicated to honoring those who served in the Great War. It offers a vast collection of artifacts and exhibits, as well as a research library. For ticket info and hours, click here

Downtown Kansas City, Missouri

For those seeking to experience some night-life, the Power and Light District offers a large selection of bars, clubs and restaurants in a single location. This unique set-up puts everything in walking distance. For more information click here.

The Crossroads Art District in downtown Kansas City offers a wide variety of art galleries and restaurants in a condensed area. Within walking distance of each other, it is a great way to spend an afternoon. For more information click here.